Finding Connection: The Outsiders

Lesson 7
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ELA

Unit 4

6th Grade

Lesson 7 of 26

Objective


Determine the theme of “Nothing Gold Can Stay” and explain how poet Robert Frost uses literary devices to develop that theme.

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

What is the theme of the poem, “Nothing Gold Can Stay”? How does Robert Frost develop this theme? Support your answer with specific words and phrases from the poem.

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Key Questions


Close Read Questions

  • What is the gist of the poem? What is the speaker literally talking about?

  • What are the connotations of the word “gold”? What is the poet saying figuratively about the “first green”?

  • What are the connotations of the word “flower”? What is the poet saying figuratively about the leaves?

  • What is the tone of the poem? How does the speaker seem to feel about the fact that “nothing gold can stay”? What words and phrases does the poet use to communicate this tone?

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Vocabulary


Text-based

subside

v.

 to become less intense or severe; settle down

Academic

figurative language

n.

language that goes beyond the literal meaning of words and phrases and is used with the intention of creating an image, feeling, or deeper understanding for the reader.

tone

n.

An author/speaker’s attitude toward a topic or an audience, which is often conveyed through word choice and/or literary devices.

denotation

n.

the literal meaning of a word; the dictionary definition.

symbol

n.

a character, setting, object, or event that represents a larger, more complex concept or idea.

thematic topic

n.

a one- or two-word phrase that describes the overarching topic of a text or section of text.

theme

n.

the author’s message in the text about the way the world works or what it means to be human.

Homework


  • The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton Chapter 6

While reading, answer the following questions.

  • Who has agreed to be a "spy" for the greasers? Why?

  • What has Johnny decided to do about the police being after them? Why?

  • What do the boys think started the fire in the church?

  • What do the boys do when they realize there are children in the church?

  • What happens to each of the boys after the fire?

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Common Core Standards


  • L.6.5 — Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
  • RL.6.2 — Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
  • RL.6.4 — Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.

Supporting Standards

L.6.5.a
L.6.5.c
L.6.6
RL.6.1
RL.6.9
RL.6.10
SL.6.1
SL.6.6
SL.6.6
W.6.1
W.6.1.a
W.6.1.b
W.6.4
W.6.9
W.6.9.a
W.6.10
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